Chapter 84

Mirabelle’s POV

I stared at the documents, letters and photographs sprawled out on the table before me, my fingers trembling as I flipped through each page again. The weight of betrayal sat heavily on my chest. Noah had done this—plotted, schemed, and orchestrated my downfall. But why? To what end? My head throbbed with a mixture of anger and despair.

Confronting him now would only tip him off, and I couldn’t risk that. If I am going to win this fight, I need to be smarter. I can’t just react emotionally. No, this is my chance to play by his rules and beat him at his own game.

This is my fight!

I glanced down at the papers again. Samuel’s involvement in Noah’s schemes was undeniable, but was he truly repentant? Or was this just another tactic in their game?

I picked up my phone and dialed Officer Carter’s number. He answered on the second ring.

“Mrs. Sylvester.” His voice was clipped. “What can I do for you?”

“I need to meet with you.